Counting with Pegs – Bet on Better

Volunteer Opportunity: Help Young Learners Count with Pegs & Counters!

Description:
Learning at a young age is both visual and tactile! Create colorful, hands-on counting sets to help young learners grasp basic math concepts. This fun and creative project is perfect for volunteers of all ages.

What You’ll Need:

• 55 wooden craft pegs (or small washing pegs)
• Acrylic paint in 10 different colors (you can mix your own)
• A set of matching-colored markers
• A small paintbrush
• 1 large sheet of white board (to make your counters)
• Cardboard (for backing boards)
• Self-adhesive clear book covering plastic
• A pair of scissors
• A glue stick

How to Make Your Counting Set:

1. Use a round object (like the top of a deodorant can, egg cup, or cookie cutter) to trace circles for your counters.
2. Write numbers in the middle of each circle and color each number differently.
3. Cut out the circles and stick them onto cardboard for durability.
4. Cover the counters with self-adhesive plastic to protect them, then carefully cut them out again.
5. Ensure all edges are glued down properly.
6. Create extra counters with +, –, and = symbols.
7. Paint the pegs to match the number colors (e.g., if “2” is yellow, paint two pegs yellow).
8. Once dry, attach the pegs to the counters and place everything in a Ziplock bag.

Earn Community Hours!
📌 2 peg counting sets = 1 volunteer service hour
📷 Don’t forget to take a photo of your completed sets!

Collection Points:

• Bet on Better – 34 – 20th Street, Parkhurst, Johannesburg, 083 676 6188
• Ezette – 3- 4th Avenue, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, 084 656 3419
• Sharon – 90 West Rd North, Morningside, Sandton, 073 123 5737

PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR DONATION IS CLEARLY MARKED WITH YOUR FULL NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF DONATION. AFTER DELIVERY LOG YOUR HOURS AND THE NPO WILL VERIFIY.

Your efforts will provide a valuable learning tool for young children—thank you for making a difference!